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1979 Map of Mona

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Mona
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Juab Valley transitions from agricultural lowlands to the towering heights of Mount Nebo in this late 1970s survey. The town of Mona serves as the central hub, situated between the Union Pacific railroad corridor and the expansive Mona Reservoir. Local history is anchored by the Pioneer Memorial Park (Cem) and the Mona Cem, reflecting the area's deep-rooted settlement patterns. To the east, the Uinta National Forest boundary marks a shift into high-altitude terrain, where resource extraction and recreation meet.

Evidence of historical industry is scattered throughout the canyons, notably at the Privateer Mine and various prospects found within Bear Canyon and Pole Canyon. The landscape is etched with a network of access routes, including the Willow Trail and numerous pack trails that navigate the basins. Notable natural landmarks like Hell Hole Basin and Wolf Pass define the high ridges, while water sources such as Burriston Ponds and Currant Creek support the valley floor.